Stressed?     Laugh!

Laughter, not only reduces stress hormones, it also increases health-enhancing hormones. Laughter increases your antibody-producing cells and the effectiveness of T cells.

Benefits?

     (1) Strong immune system

     (2) Fewer physical problems.

Laughter releases physical and emotional tensions.

Belly Laugh Benefits

     Contracts abs

     Works out the shoulders

     Leaves muscles relaxed

     Bonus? Good Heart Workout

Laughter shifts your spirit from negative emotions, i.e., anger, guilt, and stress to positive.

Your response to stress depends whether you see an event as a ‘threat’ or ‘challenge’. The ability to chuckle during stressful times allows you to view those events as ‘challenges’ rather than threats.

Laughter connects you with others. Laughter is contagious. Even ‘fake’ laughter is contagious.  Your laughter helps others around you laugh and reap the benefits as well.

Laughing

(1) lowers blood pressure

(2) reduces stress hormones

(3) increases muscle flexibility, and

(4) boosts immune function

Plus...

Laughter also releases endorphins and provides a sense of well-being

Laughter is infectious. Many hospitals have laughter therapy programs. Countries such as India have laughing clubs. People gather for the sole purpose of laughing.  Laughing clubs are becoming popular in the United States.